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On Friday, July 10, Food for the Soul held a kickoff lunch for the "Care ... Share ... Pass the Plate" fundraising campaign, and it was a big success! Approximately 200 people attended and were treated to BBQ, a bluegrass band and a live radio remote. Businesses and local churches donated food, desserts, paper supplies, printing services and music for the event. "Thank you" doesn't seem adequate for the outpouring of support we received. Thank you to Mayor Scully, Deborah Davis and Chief Floyd for dining with us. We welcome any opportunity to meet those who serve Kershaw County in city ...

July 17, 2015|
Robin McAlpine, vice president
Food for the Soul Board
|Letters

By 1963, discussion of founding a "Historic Camden Foundation" appeared on the minutes of the Historic Committee of the Chamber of Commerce. In 1967, committee member Richard Lloyd and his wife founded the Camden District Heritage Foundation to receive donations of historical property, historic relics and financial bequests to further the heritage preservation of Camden. In the long look back, Richard Lloyd invested not only his time and passion, but a great deal of money in preserving and promoting Camden's legacy for future generations.

Among the animals available for adoption at the Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter are Gabby, a 6-year-old female Chihuahua/Jack Russell mix; and Chub, a 1-year-old female domestic short-haired cat who is very friendly and loves to be petted. The adoption donation includes spaying or neutering. The shelter, located at the south end of Fair Street and managed by the Kershaw County Humane Society, is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The shelter is closed Sunday and Monday. For information on the shelter or to check ...

Funeral service for Kathryn F. Shannon, 75, will be held today at 6 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to KershawHealth Hospice or Hospice of South Carolina.

Funeral service for Mrs. Margaret Rutledge, 72, of 1485 John G. Richards Road in Camden, will be held Saturday, July 18, 2015, 2 p.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 511 Knights Hill Road in Camden with burial at Flat Rock Baptist Church, Flat Rock Road in Camden. Visitation will be today, July 17 from 6-8 p.m. at her home, 1485 John G. Richards Road (Hwy. #97), Camden. Viewing will be held today, 12-7 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour prior to the funeral service (1-2 p.m.) at the church. Collins Funeral Home is ...

Ms. Pernell Peebles, 54, of 127 Pine Drive, Bethune, passed on Tuesday, July 14. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2015 in Catoe Chapel Church of God in Christ, Bethune, with burial in the church cemetery.

Funeral services for Betty Lou Murphy, 72, will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at Spears Creek Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Old Sawney's Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Greg Sweet will officiate. The family will receive friends Sunday from 3-5 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Spears Creek Baptist Church Property Fund at 116 Spears Creek Church Lane, Elgin, SC 29045.

Mr. Jasper Harris, 72, of Sumter and formerly of Camden, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 14, 2015. Born in Lancaster County, he was the son of the late Richard J. and Bright Eva Hicklen Harris. A Celebration of Life and Homegoing Services will be held at 1 p.m. today, July 17, 2015 at Bishopville Church of Christ, Bishopville, with burial in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Camden. Mr. Harris will be placed in the church at noon for viewing. Brown's Funeral Home, Camden, is serving the Harris family.